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An open letter to the U.S. House of Representatives

Co-sponsor H.R. 1478, the Federal Firearms Licensee Act.

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As your constituent, I'm writing to ask that you co-sponsor H.R. 1478, the Federal Firearms Licensee Act. This is a groundbreaking gun safety bill that will help keep guns off our streets by providing law enforcement with the tools necessary to crack down on gun trafficking and the rogue gun sellers that perpetuate it. The laws that govern gun dealers are outdated—and that's what makes them dangerous. By modernizing and strengthening the federal laws that gun dealers must follow, this legislation will ensure that gun sales are done responsibly, securely, and safely, and that the dealers who fail to do so are held accountable. Please co-sponsor the Federal Firearms Licensee Act to make sure gun dealers are required to do their part to stop this deadly crisis.

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About 10,000 US children suffer a firearm injury each year. Those 5-14 y/o living in rural areas are more likely to be hospitalized compared to those living in urban settings; this association reverses for teens 15-19 y/o in urban areas. When clinically appropriate, pediatricians should screen patients and families for access to guns and safe storage. The Biden administration has just announced a new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to help.

Source: Copeland et al. Childhood Gun Access, Adult Suicidality, and Crime. Pediatrics. 2021 Aug;148(2).

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Leather Perfection: A Comprehensive Guide to Glock 19 Leather Holsters

The Glock 19, a reliable and popular handgun, deserves a holster that matches its quality. For many gun enthusiasts, leather holsters offer a timeless combination of style, comfort, and functionality. This guide dives deep into the world of leather holsters for your Glock 19, helping you find the perfect partner for concealed carry or open carry.

The Allure of Leather

Leather holsters boast a classic elegance that synthetic materials simply can't replicate. They mold to your body over time, providing a comfortable and personalized fit. Leather is also generally quieter during the draw compared to Kydex, making it a good choice for discreet carry.

Choosing the Right Leather Holster

Not all leather holsters are created equal. Here are some key factors to consider when making your choice:

Carry Style: Inside-the-Waistband (IWB): Ideal for concealed carry, IWB holsters position your Glock 19 close to your body. Look for holsters with clips or loops for secure attachment. Outside-the-Waistband (OWB): OWB holsters offer easier access and are often preferred for open carry. They come in various styles, like pancake and paddle holsters.

Retention: Retention refers to how securely the holster holds your firearm. Consider features like thumb break straps or adjustable retention screws to find the level of security that suits your needs.

Comfort: Comfort is crucial for daily wear. Look for holsters with high-quality leather that's comfortable against your skin. Some holsters might have additional padding for added comfort.

Beyond the Basics

Several other factors can influence your choice:

Customization: Some manufacturers offer custom-molded leather holsters that provide a perfect fit for your Glock 19.

Color and Design: Leather holsters come in various colors and designs, allowing you to express your personal style.

Maintenance: Leather requires regular care with conditioners to maintain its quality and appearance.

The Perfect Match

Finding the perfect Glock 19 leather holster depends on your individual needs and preferences. Consider your carry style, desired level of security, and comfort priorities. Don't hesitate to try out different holsters in person to find the one that offers the perfect balance of style, comfort, and functionality. After all, a good leather holster enhances not only your firearm's functionality but also your overall carrying experience.

Click for more: https://holsterhood.com/a-guide-to-finding-your-perfect-glock-19-leather-holster/

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In fact, firearms are the leading cause of deathamong children and teens. While gun violence is not limited to any one zip code – it’s true that some children witness and experience more gun violence, especially those growing up in underinvested, metropolitan communities. In fact, children of color are impacted gun homicides at higher rates than white children. As a result of discriminatory policy decisions to segregate and underinvest in historically redlined communities, Black and Hispanic communities of color bear the unfair, unnecessary, unimaginable, and unspeakable pain and grief of losing family members due to everyday gun violence.

The reality is that not only are we losing our children to senseless gun violence but the trauma and exposure to witnessing violence within their environment can have a lasting impact. Children who witness gun violence can experience a variety of mental and behavioral health concerns including anxiety, depression, isolation and post-traumatic stress disorder. They are also more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, perform poorly in school and resort to aggressive or violent behavior.

Of course it’s not just children who experience trauma. Several families I knew in my practice felt the crushing blow of learning their children were murdered. While not all stories are the same, it is safe to say that families who have suffered the pain of losing their child to gun violence have had to implement what one survivor mentioned to me during a session and that is “learn to breathe again… just take one breath at a time” or else the grief and pain will become overwhelming.

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The rotten core of gun violence in America

As I was leaving this year’s Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, I debated whether to attend the rally afterward. Because I had gone to the rally last year, I stopped by my house to see my mom and watch the parade coverage on the local news.

In the hours that followed, I watched in numbed horror as a space of joy and celebration, one I had just been a part of, devolved into panicked chaos. Multiple people exchanged gunfire, wounding several and killing Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local mother and DJ.

I received multiple messages from friends asking if I was safe and alive. I want to say I couldn’t have ever fathomed receiving such messages, but I had fully anticipated it to happen at some point in my life. I expect to receive more at some point in the future.

The community conversations that followed served as the next iteration of the same tired conversation about this crisis we have been having for years. Some blamed it on the guns and their defenders; others blamed it on gangs and stupid choices; others still blamed it on mental illness, and so on.

If we’re still having these same conversations, this problem isn’t reducible to any one combination of these things. If we are to make progress on gun violence in this country, we need to interrogate the core of this crisis.

America has a disturbing fixation on guns. We have nearly 400 million of them in civilian hands alone – more than one firearm per person in America.

What many fail to consider is that, historically, as with many punitive laws, gun control legislation has been disproportionately applied to Black people and Black communities.

Still, we do have a profoundly bizarre attachment to our weapons. This attachment is unique amongst our economic peers and supported by our powerful gun lobby, preventing even the most basic regulations — but only to the extent that it affects white people.

Others argue that guns don’t kill without someone there to pull the trigger.

There are roughly 21,000 gun-related homicides annually as of 2021, showing petty gun crime, even among registered firearm owners, kills.

The solution isn’t more punitiveness. That created this problem in the first place.

Rhetoric about gangs and gang violence is often an excuse to warehouse Black people in prisons rather than to protect people in communities with significant gun violence.

After all, there are plenty of legitimate reasons someone may want to acquire a gun.

Others still will call mass shootings the work of sick individuals and call for more mental health treatment.

This isn’t a crisis caused by the pathology of just a few people: sick individuals don’t exist in a vacuum outside of the conditions that created them.

Even then, people with mental illnesses are often more of a danger to themselves than others. It is important to remember that more than half of gun deaths in the U.S. annually are suicides.

If the solution to this crisis were reducible to any one of these dimensions, we would not be stuck having the same cliché conversations every time a massacre occurs.

This crisis is not the product of something on the surface; it is attributable to a deep rot within the system that produced it. Our gun culture is a direct product and extension of our broader culture.

To solve the crisis, we need to ask ourselves uncomfortable questions about what could enable and empower someone to justify a shooting, what has been normalized that should not be, what is a given person’s relationship to guns and what structures of power allow this crisis to continue unabated.

Without directly addressing the individualistic, avaricious, crumbling society in which these massacres take place, we are treating the symptoms, not the infection.

I am tired of bearing witness to these massacres. If you are too, the next time news of one breaks, rather than put it through the motions and move on, instead, if you can, take the time to consider how such a thing is made possible. Dig out the rotten core and end our perpetual massacre.

[jonathancruzshi]

#GunSafety The rotten core of gun violence in America

As I was leaving this year’s Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, I debated whether to attend the rally afterward. Because I had gone to the rally last year, I stopped by my house to see my mom and watch the parade coverage on the local news.

In the hours that followed, I watched in numbed horror as a space of joy and celebration, one I had just been a part of, devolved into panicked chaos. Multiple people exchanged gunfire, wounding several and killing Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a local mother and DJ.

I received multiple messages from friends asking if I was safe and alive. I want to say I couldn’t have ever fathomed receiving such messages, but I had fully anticipated it to happen at some point in my life. I expect to receive more at some point in the future.

The community conversations that followed served as the next iteration of the same tired conversation about this crisis we have been having for years. Some blamed it on the guns and their defenders; others blamed it on gangs and stupid choices; others still blamed it on mental illness, and so on.

If we’re still having these same conversations, this problem isn’t reducible to any one combination of these things. If we are to make progress on gun violence in this country, we need to interrogate the core of this crisis.

America has a disturbing fixation on guns. We have nearly 400 million of them in civilian hands alone – more than one firearm per person in America.

What many fail to consider is that, historically, as with many punitive laws, gun control legislation has been disproportionately applied to Black people and Black communities.

Still, we do have a profoundly bizarre attachment to our weapons. This attachment is unique amongst our economic peers and supported by our powerful gun lobby, preventing even the most basic regulations — but only to the extent that it affects white people.

Others argue that guns don’t kill without someone there to pull the trigger.

There are roughly 21,000 gun-related homicides annually as of 2021, showing petty gun crime, even among registered firearm owners, kills.

The solution isn’t more punitiveness. That created this problem in the first place.

Rhetoric about gangs and gang violence is often an excuse to warehouse Black people in prisons rather than to protect people in communities with significant gun violence.

After all, there are plenty of legitimate reasons someone may want to acquire a gun.

Others still will call mass shootings the work of sick individuals and call for more mental health treatment.

This isn’t a crisis caused by the pathology of just a few people: sick individuals don’t exist in a vacuum outside of the conditions that created them.

Even then, people with mental illnesses are often more of a danger to themselves than others. It is important to remember that more than half of gun deaths in the U.S. annually are suicides.

If the solution to this crisis were reducible to any one of these dimensions, we would not be stuck having the same cliché conversations every time a massacre occurs.

This crisis is not the product of something on the surface; it is attributable to a deep rot within the system that produced it. Our gun culture is a direct product and extension of our broader culture.

To solve the crisis, we need to ask ourselves uncomfortable questions about what could enable and empower someone to justify a shooting, what has been normalized that should not be, what is a given person’s relationship to guns and what structures of power allow this crisis to continue unabated.

Without directly addressing the individualistic, avaricious, crumbling society in which these massacres take place, we are treating the symptoms, not the infection.

I am tired of bearing witness to these massacres. If you are too, the next time news of one breaks, rather than put it through the motions and move on, instead, if you can, take the time to consider how such a thing is made possible. Dig out the rotten core and end our perpetual massacre.

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Alec Baldwin Accused of Violating Gun Safety Rules in Rust Shooting Trial

Santa Fe, New Mexico – Alec Baldwin faces serious allegations in his involuntary manslaughter trial, as prosecutors accuse him of violating crucial gun safety rules on the set of the Western film Rust. The trial, which commenced on Wednesday, centers on the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021.

Special prosecutor Erlinda Johnson, in her opening statement, alleged that Baldwin “played make believe with a real gun” and breached cardinal firearm safety rules. She contended that the actor’s actions were reckless and endangered others on set.

In contrast, Baldwin’s defense team argued that Hutchins' death, though tragic, resulted from Baldwin’s role as an actor, not from any criminal conduct. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty and maintains that he did not pull the gun’s trigger. His legal team emphasized that the crucial issue is how the live round ended up in the gun.

The trial’s first day included distressing footage of medics attempting to save Hutchins, described as a “vibrant 42-year-old rising star,” and treating director Joel Souza, who was also injured. Additional clips showed Baldwin on set before and after the incident.

Baldwin, charged under his full name, Alexander Rae Baldwin, could face up to 18 months in prison if convicted. He was supported in court by his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, his brother, actor Stephen Baldwin, and other friends and family members.

Johnson highlighted that Baldwin requested “the biggest gun available” for the film and argued that his actions on set were reckless. “The evidence will show that someone who played make believe with a real gun and violated the cardinal rules of firearm safety is the defendant,” she stated.

Prosecutors will present evidence suggesting Baldwin deviated from standard firearm safety practices. Expert testimonies will address whether the weapon could have fired without pulling the trigger, a point prosecutors claim is not possible.

Baldwin’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, argued that the actor followed typical procedures for handling prop guns on set. He stated, “Safety has to occur before a gun is placed in an actor's hand.” Spiro asserted that Baldwin was unaware of the live round and followed instructions to point the gun at Hutchins, who was positioned behind the camera.

Spiro also shifted responsibility to the film’s armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, convicted of involuntary manslaughter earlier this year, and assistant director David Halls, who pleaded no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon in 2023. Baldwin was told the gun was “cold,” meaning it was safe to use.

Santa Fe County Sheriff’s officers testified about the chaotic scene on set, describing “a bunch of people running everywhere” as the incident unfolded.

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To close this week, American Academy of Pediatrics president Dr. Sandy Chung talks about the time when gun safety hit home for her.

[jhdiegbuigbu]

The rotten core of gun violence in America

If we’re still having these same conversations, this problem isn’t reducible to any one combination of these things. If we are to make progress on gun violence in this country, we need to interrogate the core of this crisis.

America has a disturbing fixation on guns. We have nearly 400 million of them in civilian hands alone – more than one firearm per person in America.

What many fail to consider is that, historically, as with many punitive laws, gun control legislation has been disproportionately applied to Black people and Black communities.

Still, we do have a profoundly bizarre attachment to our weapons. This attachment is unique amongst our economic peers and supported by our powerful gun lobby, preventing even the most basic regulations — but only to the extent that it affects white people.

Others argue that guns don’t kill without someone there to pull the trigger.

There are roughly 21,000 gun-related homicides annually as of 2021, showing petty gun crime, even among registered firearm owners, kills.

The solution isn’t more punitiveness. That created this problem in the first place.

Rhetoric about gangs and gang violence is often an excuse to warehouse Black people in prisons rather than to protect people in communities with significant gun violence.

After all, there are plenty of legitimate reasons someone may want to acquire a gun.

Others still will call mass shootings the work of sick individuals and call for more mental health treatment.

This isn’t a crisis caused by the pathology of just a few people: sick individuals don’t exist in a vacuum outside of the conditions that created them.

Even then, people with mental illnesses are often more of a danger to themselves than others. It is important to remember that more than half of gun deaths in the U.S. annually are suicides.

If the solution to this crisis were reducible to any one of these dimensions, we would not be stuck having the same cliché conversations every time a massacre occurs.

This crisis is not the product of something on the surface; it is attributable to a deep rot within the system that produced it. Our gun culture is a direct product and extension of our broader culture.

To solve the crisis, we need to ask ourselves uncomfortable questions about what could enable and empower someone to justify a shooting, what has been normalized that should not be, what is a given person’s relationship to guns and what structures of power allow this crisis to continue unabated.

Without directly addressing the individualistic, avaricious, crumbling society in which these massacres take place, we are treating the symptoms, not the infection.

I am tired of bearing witness to these massacres. If you are too, the next time news of one breaks, rather than put it through the motions and move on, instead, if you can, take the time to consider how such a thing is made possible. Dig out the rotten core and end our perpetual massacre.